Realme X3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 50/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme X3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Realme X3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Lighter: 201g vs 202g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (52/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme X3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme X3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Realme X3 by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (52/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.